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Irish lottery winner who scooped £3.3 million faced a costly bank loan battle

Irish lottery winner Cormac Handy won £3.3 million in 2001, but by 2013, investment losses and a failed construction business had left him struggling to repay a bank loan he guaranteed. Facing court over €14,371 owed to Ulster Bank, he offered €50 monthly, but a judge ordered repayments of €250.

The Times of India · Oct 20

NatWest Group makes bank branch commitment but also announces nine more closures

The bank said it will not make any further branch closure announcements for NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank until at least 2029.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Print workshop launches exhibition of work by Pop Art pioneer

The Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor is showcasing prints from Joe Tilson who is strongly associated with the 1960s British Pop Art movement.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

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Bureaucratic delays tied up return of ‘Liberator’ painting

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give Ireland the portrait for two years.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

NatWest Bank now has a Vision Pro app so you can get to the bottom of the £3,499 hole in your finances

NatWest Bank in the UK now offers a Vision Pro app for NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank customers.

iMore · Jul 18, 2024

NatWest makes banking app available on Apple’s Vision Pro headset

Personal banking customers of NatWest and its sister brands, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, will be able to use the technology.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Multi-bank ‘super ATMs’ are being trialled across the UK

They will enable free cash deposits to customers

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

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NatWest initiative could save hassle for some shoppers at online checkouts

Customers with a NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank Mastercard have been registered for the Click to Pay service.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Business activity in Northern Ireland grows again as inflationary pressures ease

Manufacturing and services saw the biggest increase in activity

Birmingham Post · Jul 10, 2023

Iconic city sculpture removed from Belfast junction after 60 years

The aluminium sculptures of the two men have been removed for preservation

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Ulster Bank PMI: Northern Ireland business activity continues and confidence grows

There are also signs of easing inflationary pressures

Birmingham Post · Jun 12, 2023

Northern Ireland piano dealer plays all the right tunes for growth with new premises

Belfast Pianos said it has invested a "six figure" sum in the facility near Lurgan

Birmingham Post · Jun 2, 2023

Strong showing by Northern Ireland job market defies expectations

Unemployment rate just 0.1% above the level it reached in the first quarter of 2020

Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023

Ulster Bank PMI: Easing inflation sees Northern Ireland private sector recover lustre

Workloads have grown while firms have been hiring apace

Birmingham Post · May 15, 2023

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Birmingham Post · Apr 28, 2023

NatWest sees profit surge 50% on last year and beat predictions

Lender has not seen a rise in customers falling into arrears despite cost of living crisis

Birmingham Post · Apr 28, 2023

Slimmer pickings for job hunters but Northern Ireland market remains tight

NIJobs report shows a fall in vacancy numbers of 8%

Insider UK · Apr 28, 2023

NatWest profit surge beats expectations

Operating profits before tax came in 50% higher than the figure recorded this time last year

Irish Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Full list of 63 Ulster Bank branches closing today as advice issued to remaining customers

Ulster Bank's exit from the Irish market is almost complete

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Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2023

Ulster Bank PMI: Northern Ireland business activity grows at fastest pace in a year

Only London's private sector saw activity expand at a higher rate, but headwinds remain

Birmingham Post · Apr 7, 2023

Inflationary pressures hit breakfast as Ulster fry price soars by 20%

Ulster Bank's bellwether measurement for the agri-food sector reflects an increase in a range of food stuffs

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023

Ulster Fry cost rockets as food prices go "beyond their previous peaks", economist finds

Rising food costs "coupled with rising energy bills is continuing to put a squeeze on consumer spending powers" says Ulster Bank's Richard Ramsey

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Ulster Bank in-branch services to end today as bank takes next step towards exiting Irish market

This marks the latest step in the bank's exit from the Irish market on April 21

Dublin Live · Mar 29, 2023

Ulster Bank and KBC customers warned to act quickly to stop their accounts from being frozen

Customers have been urged to act fast as over 220,000 current accounts are still open even though the banks are set to leave the Irish markets soon

Belfast Live · Mar 20, 2023

Ulster Bank plans major refresh of central Belfast branch

The move will see the branch adopt the style of flagship NatWest branches in cities across England and Wales

Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2023

Ulster Bank PMI - Northern Ireland business activity grows as export markets pick up

Firms reported the first rise in output in 10 months

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